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Shannon, heading for 50 years in booth, barely survived battle with COVID
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Cardinals Mike Shannon looking forward to final broadcast
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Mike Shannon, voice of the Cardinals for 50 years, dies at 83
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Mike Shannon
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Shannon, heading for 50 years in booth, barely survived battle with COVID
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Mike Shannon talks about retiring as voice of the Cardinals
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Mike Shannon, longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster, dies at 83
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Mike Shannon is a treasure
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Mike Shannon - Celebrating 50 Years in the Broadcast Booth
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Longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster and World Series champ Mike Shannon dies at 83